Category: Police Press Releases

(HURON EAST, ON) – A Seaforth resident is facing a number of charges following a neighbour dispute that turned physical this past weekend in Seaforth.

On May 2, 2021 at approximately 10:26 p.m. Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to an apartment complex in Seaforth to investigate a dispute between two neighbours. 

The subsequent investigation revealed the accused and victim exchanged some heated words and this led to a physical altercation. The accused accessed a weapon he was carrying and began to swing it at the accused causing minor injuries to the victim. The investigation also revealed the accused destroyed two vehicle windows of the victim’s vehicle. 

Jayden VANALLEN, 19 years of age from Seaforth was taken into custody and is now facing the following charges:

·        Assault with a Weapon

·        Mischief Under $5,000

·        Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose

·        Carrying a Concealed Weapon

The accused remains in custody with a court appearance scheduled for May 4, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(HURON EAST, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is on the lookout for a farm tractor that was stolen this past weekend from a Morrison Line property.

The stolen tractor was taken from the residence sometime between 5:30 p.m. on May 1 and 4:30 p.m. on May 2, 2021. 

The tractor is described as an orange Kubota farm tractor, model LA854 with a front loader and a red, snow blower attached to the rear. The tractor is valued at $35,000.

Figure 1- Stolen Kubota Tractor

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If you have any information about this incident please contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677. 

TOWNSHIP OF PUSLINCH, ON) – On May 2, 2021, at approximately 4:00 p.m., Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a two-vehicle collision on Hanlon Parkway at Maltby Road in Puslinch Township.

One driver attempted to leave the scene on foot, but was taken into custody by responding officers.

Police spoke with the driver and determined that their ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol. The driver later underwent further testing.

Ryan KONG, 45-years-old of Mississauga, has been charged with;

• Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drug
• Operation While Impaired-Over 80
• Fail to Stop at Scene of Accident
• Operate Motor Vehicle While Prohibited
• Flight From Police
• Fail to Render Assistance
• Fail to Give Required Information

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on May 18, 2021 to answer to the charges.

(TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) – On April 30, 2021, at approximately 1:30 a.m., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a vehicle that was parked at a business on Main Street South in Mount Forest.

  While speaking with the occupants, officers determined that a passenger was failing to comply with several court orders.

  Upon arrest, police recovered a quantity of methamphetamines and a prohibited weapon.

Justin Jeremy LOZON, 34-years-old from Mount Forest has been charged with;

• Fail to Comply with Release Order (2 counts)
•  Fail to Comply with Undertaking (2 counts)
• Possession of a Prohibited Device
• Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance-Methamphetamine

The Accused will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on May 18, 2021 to answer to the charges.

(HURON EAST, ON) – A driver from the Bradford area will have to make a return trip to Huron County later this spring for a court appearance after he was charged this past weekend for Impaired Operation.

At approximately midnight on May 2, 2021 Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a single motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Blyth Road and McNaught Line.

Upon arrival investigators located a vehicle approximately 100 metres off the roadway, south of Blyth Road in the field. While speaking with the driver the investigating officer noted the driver was displaying several signs of impairment. As a result, the driver was placed under arrest and was transported to the Huron OPP Detachment for breath tests. Two breath samples were provided to the Intoxilizer Technician and both tests were found to be over the legal limit. 

Anthony COLBERS, 72 years of age from Bradford-West Gwillimbury has been charged with Operation While Impaired & Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) 80 Plus. 

The accused has since been released from custody with a court date scheduled for June 14, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. The accused’s vehicle was towed and impounded. Additionally, he was served with an automatic 90-day driver’s licence suspension.

(TOWNSHIP OF PUSLINCH, ON) – On May 1, 2021, at approximately 7:00 p.m., Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Concession 2 east of Lake Road in Puslinch Township.

It was reported that a pickup truck left the road and struck a tree. Witnesses told police that the driver fled the scene on foot.

The Wellington County OPP Canine Unit and members of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) were dispatched to assist in the search for the driver. 

Police later located the driver at a residence in the area. Police spoke with the driver and determined that their ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol. The driver was placed under arrest and underwent further testing.

Maxwel Anthony BATURA, 27-years-old of Cambridge, has been charged with;

• Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drug
• Operation While Impaired-Over 80
• Fail to Remain
• Operate Motor Vehicle-No Insurance
• Drive Motor Vehicle-No Licence

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute. The Accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on May 18, 2021 to answer to the charges.

If you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired, either by drug or alcohol, call police at 911 to report it.

The cause of the collision is currently under investigation.

(SAUGEEN FIRST NATION, ON) On May 1, 2021 at 5:14 p.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a fully engulfed house fire at a residence on Highway 21, in the Saugeen First Nation. 

Members from the Saugeen First Nation Fire Department attended the scene, extinguished the fire and confirmed that the fire appeared to be deliberately set. There were no occupants inside this residence at the time of the fire.

The Office of the Fire Marshall was contacted and consulted during this investigation.

A suspect was identified, who was observed near the residence and was treated at hospital for non-life threatening burns.

As a result of this investigation, Grey Bruce OPP have charged Crystalee PITAWANAKWAT, 40 years-of-age, from Saugeen First Nation, with the following offences:

• Arson – damage to property, section 434 Criminal Code of Canada
• Two counts of possession of a Schedule I substance, section 4(1) Controlled Drugs and Substance Act

The accused was held for a bail hearing in the Ontario Court of Justice on May 2, 2021. 

(MIDDLESEX, ON) – Over the course of the weekend, members of the Middlesex County, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were busy doing their part to keep our communities safe. 

(Middlesex Centre) – Traffic stop results in Impaired by drug charge

On May 1, 2021, at 11:03 p.m., a member of the Middlesex Ontario Provincial Police observed a motor vehicle, travelling on Carriage Road, Middlesex Centre, which crossed into the oncoming lane. A traffic stop was initiated.

Police have charged Mohammed JNED, an 18-year-old of London, with:

• Operation while impaired – drugs, section 320.14(1)(a) of the Criminal Code (CC)

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on June 29, 2021 to speak to the charges.

(Middlesex Centre) – Stunt charge laid for travelling 51km/h over posted 80km/h limit

On May 2, 2021, at 2:10 p.m., a member of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police was performing a speed enforcement initiative on Richmond Street, Middlesex Centre township.  

As a result, police have charged a 19-year-old driver of London with:

• Stunt Driving- excessive speed as per section 172 of the Highway Traffic Act.

The driver’s vehicle was impounded at the roadside and the driver’s licence was suspended for a period of 7 days.

The driver is scheduled to appear in an Ontario Provincial Traffic Court to speak to the charges. 

(Middlesex Centre) – Stunt charge laid for travelling 52km/h over posted 80km/h limit

On May 2, 2021, at 3:11 p.m., a member of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police was on general patrol on Elginfield Road, Middlesex Centre township.  

As a result, police have charged a 25-year-old driver of London with:

• Stunt Driving- excessive speed as per section 172 of the Highway Traffic Act.

The driver’s vehicle was impounded at the roadside and the driver’s licence was suspended for a period of 7 days.

The driver is scheduled to appear in an Ontario Provincial Traffic Court to speak to the charges. 

The Middlesex OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately.

(OWEN SOUND, ON) – On May 2, 2021 at 5:19 a.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle that had gone over the wall into the harbour water on 1^st Avenue East, near 11^th Street East, in the City of Owen Sound.

The Owen Sound Fire and Emergency Services advised that a motor vehicle had gone over the wall and OPP resources were requested to assist with the recovery of this vehicle. OPP regional units were deployed, including the OPP Underwater Search and Recovery Unit, the West Region Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (T.I.M.E.) team, the West Region Forensic Identification Services and several other Officers assisted at the scene.

The vehicle was removed from approximately five (5) metres of water. A deceased body was recovered from this motor vehicle.

The 60 year old driver was pronounced deceased at the scene. 

The deceased has been identified as Catherine WELDRICK, of Grey Highlands.  

The Office of the Chief Coroner has ordered a post mortem examination in Owen Sound on May 3, 2021.

(HURON EAST, ON) – This morning, just after 11:30 a.m., Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers along with Huron County Paramedic Services and Huron East firefighters responded to a farm property located on Cranbrook Road south of Ethel.  

Upon arrival first responders located an unresponsive victim without vital signs.  

The victim was later pronounced deceased at the scene. 

Investigators from the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management & Enforcement (TIME) Team and the Huron OPP Crime Unit attended the scene to assist with the investigation.   

The cause of the death is part of the ongoing investigation. 

There is no threat to public safety.

(MIDDLESEX, ON) – On April 27, 2021 at 11:33 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police were dispatched to Springfield Road, Southwest Middlesex for a vehicle in the ditch.

As a result, Thomas BROOKS, a 40-year-old from London, ON., has been charged with:

•  Operation while impaired – blood drug concentration, section 320.14(1)(c) of the Criminal Code of Canada
• Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine, section 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
• Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Opioid (other than heroin), section 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Services Act

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in an Ontario Court of Justice on May 21, 2021 to speak to the charges.

The Middlesex OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately.

(Thames Centre, ON) – On April 27, 2021 at 2:35 a.m., while on general patrol, members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police observed a suspicious vehicle at the intersection of Dundas Street and Cherry Hill Road, Thames Centre.

Police have charged 35-year-old, Soni JORAS, of London with:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol, section 320.14(1)(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada.
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus), section 320.14(1)(b) of the Criminal Code of Canada

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in an Ontario Court of Justice on June 3, 2021 to speak to the charges.

The Middlesex OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.

(HURON EAST, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continue to investigate a recent theft of scrap metal from a premise located in Brussels.

The investigator spoke with the victim and learned the victim had a pile of scrap metal stolen out of a large bin that was at his Turnberry Street property. The scrap metal was taken sometime overnight on April 6, 2021. 

The value of the stolen scrap metal is approximately $1,500.